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Why is medical billing & coding is high paying career?

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Why is medical billing & coding is still the highest paying career in health field? What is good about this career?

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I teach medical billing and coding. It is NOT the highest paying career in the health field. Doctors, nurses, LVN/LPNs, respiratory therapists, etc. all earn more.

HOWEVER, if you are looking at entry level medical administrative positions usually medical billing and coding does pay more than regular medical front office assisting because it is more involved. Transcription used to also pay more than regular medical front office but there aren't that many transcription jobs anymore. Coding, especially hospital coding, I believe will continue to become more popular and pay better as the baby boomers continue to hit retirement age, which means they are going to the hospital more.

Also if you are just starting out in the medical field you are better off studying billing and coding than medical front office as some employers will start you off working the front office because you already know billing and coding. It may seem a bit of a step down but at least it gets your foot in the door!

If you want to stick with front office you may wish to consider medical front office management, health information management, etc, which can pay more than billing and coding.

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